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Caprese quinoa bake is a great recipe to use all the tomatoes and basil you are harvesting, and makes the perfect picnic or potluck dish.

Caprese Quinoa Bake

Here's a delicious caprese quinoa bake that's great for a party side dish and goes with any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped finely
  • 2-3 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions
  • Saute the garlic, tomatoes in the olive oil for a few minutes on medium heat, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the basil, stir and remove from heat.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the cooked quinoa.
  • Stir in the cheese and transfer to serving bowl.
  • Garnish with a slice of tomato, cheese and a few basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 145mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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